When Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club entertains their Tunisian counterparts Esperance Sportive de Tunis in Rabat on Friday as the 2018/19 Total CAF Champions League reaches the decisive stage, it won’t be the first time both sides are competing for the Holy Grail of continental club football.

All eyes will be focused on the Moroccan capital Rabat this weekend when giants Wydad Athletic Club host their Tunisian counterparts Esperance de Tunis, as the 2018/19 Total CAF Champions League reaches the ultimate stage.

Winning domestic titles in Switzerland and Saudi Arabia may have highlighted Christian Gross’ coaching career, but the 64-year old tactician knows a continental trophy would mean another level of success.

Fans of Wydad Athletic Club call him “maestro”. Salahdine Saidi is a defensive midfielder, with an eye for goals blessed with sound technique and impressive vision. He has been the decisive factor in many games in the last four years largely thanks to his goals and precision in his work.